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Hotel Papa Whale

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1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
1 bedroom, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Overview of Hotel Papa Whale

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Hotel Papa Whale

3.5 star property

4.1/5 Very good

Guests rated this property 4.2/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
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46, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei, 10842

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationTaipei 228 Memorial Park16 min walk
  • Popular LocationLungshan Temple19 min walk
  • AirportTaipei (TPE-Taoyuan Intl.)42 min drive
  • Popular LocationYangmingshan National Park51 min drive

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About this area

Taipei

Hotel Papa Whale is located in Ximending, a neighbourhood in Taipei with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Daan Forest Park and Elephant Mountain, while National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall and National Palace Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Taipei Arena or Taipei Municipal Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Taipei City North Gate - 10 min walk
  • Dihua Street - 10 min walk
  • Taipei 228 Memorial Park - 16 min walk
  • Lungshan Temple - 19 min walk
  • Yangmingshan National Park - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Ximen Station - 9 min walk
  • Taipei Main Station - 15 min walk
  • Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) - 42 min drive

About this property

Hotel Papa Whale

3.5-star Taipei hotel in Ximending, near Lungshan Temple
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Hotel Papa Whale offers 335 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down comforters. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Taipei hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages spoken

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Self-service breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: TWD 200 for adults and TWD 200 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: TWD 200 for adults and TWD 200 for children (approximately)
  • Airport shuttle fee: TWD 1300 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
No on-site parking is available
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

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Overall score and ratings

4.1

Very good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 384 out of 987 reviews
5 - Excellent 39%
Rating 4 - Good. 423 out of 987 reviews
4 - Good 43%
Rating 3 - Okay. 109 out of 987 reviews
3 - Okay 11%
Rating 2 - Poor. 48 out of 987 reviews
2 - Poor 5%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 23 out of 987 reviews
1 - Terrible 2%

4.2/5

Cleanliness

4.1/5

Staff & service

4.0/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.2/5

Eco-friendliness
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4/5 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

1/5 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/5 Good

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

1/5 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad smell from toilet , breakfast cold, uncomfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good cp value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

4/5 Good

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
They did not recognize vip treatment 🙄🙄
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

3/5 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel for the price. The staff is extremely helpful checking in and checking out. It’s near a ton of restaurants, cafes and shopping. It’s not too bad of a walk from Ximen Station, exit 6.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021